Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Albany, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Albany, GA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 17 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Albany, Georgia, 31701!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Observation Unit

Location

Albany, GA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Required | Rotating Holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 22-bed medical observation unit with a 1:5 or 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment
• Monitor and manage telemetry for patients on a heavy tele unit supported by central monitoring; independently read and interpret EKG strips
• Administer and manage set-rate drips, including Heparin, in accordance with facility protocols
• Perform EKGs and draw patient labs independently as required by the unit
• Facilitate high-volume patient discharges and admissions, with up to 16 discharges per day and continuous unit refill
• Float to medical surgical units as needed and occasionally assume charge nurse responsibilities with a patient assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of registered nursing experience
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment
• Current BLS certification (required)
• Current NIHSS certification (required)
• Ability to work every other weekend and rotate holidays with permanent staff

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Current ACLS certification (highly recommended)
• Experience in a medical observation or medical surgical unit setting
• Familiarity with high-volume admission and discharge workflows

Why Join Us

• Gain valuable experience in a dynamic, fast-paced observation unit with a structured 3-shift unit orientation to set you up for success
• No on-call or standby requirements, offering a more predictable and manageable schedule

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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